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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,959.70, 19,439.55 and 10,367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,959.70, 19,439.55 and 10,367.70 is: 15,551.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,959.70 : 19,439.55 = 10,367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,959.70/19,439.55 = 10,367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,959.70x = 19,439.55 × 10,367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,959.70x = 201,543,422.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,543,422.54/12,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,551.55

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